Booms in Riyadh as Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones

The Saudi coalition intercepted Houthi missiles and drones fired toward Riyadh and Aramco facilities, with authorities reporting the threat has passed.

Loud booms were heard across Riyadh and near the headquarters of oil giant Aramco after the Saudi-led coalition intercepted missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen, The Jerusalem Post reported.

According to Israeli news outlet Walla, citing the Reuters news agency, the assault on the Saudi capital followed strikes in Sanaa, and officials later stated that the immediate threat to Riyadh had passed. Saudi Civil Defense forces issued early warnings in the eastern province and in Riyadh around the time of the interceptions. Further details have not yet been released.